History

The overall aim is that History should be verbally, visually and experientially varied, interesting and enjoyable and, above all, a skill-based form of learning. All are supported by appropriate outings and visits wherever possible, to give hands-on and enjoyable experiences, and a great deal of team-teaching.

In Years 1 and 2, pupils will consider many significant events beyond living memory, including the history of transport, the Titanic, festivals such as New Year, Chinese New Year, Easter, Mother’s Day, St George and the dragon as well as significant events which have happened more recently.

We will also learn about a number of people of historical interest such as Florence Nightingale, Mary Seacole, Amy Johnson, Ernest Shackleton and Noah’s Ark.

Pupils learn about aspects of the United Kingdom and its history, including flags, our royal family and festivals. We look at how history is linked to our myths and legends and folklore.

Sam Brown Head of History

What skills will my child develop?

• Sequence events in chronological order

• Use dates related to the passing of time

• Able to identify different ways to represent the past

• To ask and answer questions related to different sources and objects

• Develop empathy and understanding as to why people did things in the past

Hints & Tips for Home

• www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/romans

• www.britishmuseum.org

• www.woodlands.junior.kent.sch.uk